About the course

Environmental Resource Management is an interdisciplinary major administered by the Dean of the School of Business and Public Administration. The major is a program of study that includes coursework in the following areas:

　　(1) physical and life sciences relating to natural resource use,

　　(2) the legal aspects of resource ownership and use,

　　(3) the economic and political aspects of resource allocation and environmental protection, and

　　(4) safety and environmental health concerns associated with resource use. The program also includes basic skills courses in areas such as communications, computers, statistics, and management.

　　The ERM major is of sufficient breadth to prepare graduates for entry into a wide range of careers relating to the use, management, and protection of environmental assets. These careers are in areas such as resource analysis and planning, occupational safety, environmental health, compliance, technical and environmental staff support, permitting, and real estate development. Graduates typically find employment in both the private and public sectors. Public agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) typically hire individuals with skills provided within the program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bakersfield
Fall (August), 2024	Bakersfield
Spring (January), 2025	Bakersfield
Fall (August), 2025	Bakersfield
Spring (January), 2026	Bakersfield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University Bakersfield

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　　An international applicant who just completed high school must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (a ?B? or better where ?A? = 4.0) from a secondary school.

　　An international applicant who attended any post-secondary

　　institution must have a GPA of at least 2.4 (a ?C? or better where ?A? = 4.0) from a college or university with 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed.

　　IELTS 6, TOEFL IBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University Bakersfield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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